Written by

Rick Seltzer
| The Herald-Times

For two leaders of companies looking back on 50 years of existence, Cook Group President Kem Hawkins and Chairman Steve Ferguson spend a lot of time talking about the future.

"I think everybody understands here that new products and new treatments for patients are the key to our success," Ferguson said. "And longevity."

Cook Group marked the 50th anniversary of its founding on Monday. Technically, the husband-and-wife team of Bill and Gayle Cook moved to start their company earlier in 1963, but the Indiana secretary of state certified its papers of incorporation that July 1. ...